Did you know the holiday of Halloween goes back over 2,000 years? If you are looking for some fun facts about Halloween for kids, you have come to the right place! Halloween fun facts for kids Learning about a holiday can make it more fun for kids’ when celebrating. Whether you are a die-hard Halloween fan or your kids just…
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Back to school looks vastly different this year in some parts of the country. Here’s how to make the back to school routine a little bit easier. A New Type of Back to School Routine Whether your kids are going back to school in person or online, it’s important that we set them up for success. A lot of that…
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Want to make math more fun? These math board games for kids are a great way to do it! Math Board Games (and Card Games!) When I was teaching in the classroom, Friday was our favorite day of all in math – despite the weekly quizzes! After the students completed their weekly skills quiz, they would then have the opportunity…
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Boom cards? They’re not just fun, they’re also great teaching and review tools! Learn more about using Boom cards for ELA! This article contains affiliate links to products that may help you. The Versatility of Boom Cards In a previous post, I introduced an amazing new teaching tool, Boom Cards. If you’re not familiar with them, Boom Cards are essentially…
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These 17 inspirational quotes for kids are wonderful ways for teachers and parents to foster children’s positive attitudes and growth mindsets. A growth mindset is the belief that intelligence can be obtained through hard work and perseverance. This is quite opposite from those with a fixed mindset who believe that we are born with a “maximum capacity” for learning. WHY…
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